Mickael Neves

I was part of a skilled team of developers responsible for the complex migration of a large-scale codebase from CakePHP at GotPhoto to a modern technology stack. This included integrating Next.js and GraphQL as middleware to interface with a new Symfony REST API, and utilizing Storybook for our UI library management. I contributed to maintaining high standards by implementing Jest for testing, ensuring coverage exceeded 90%.

Key responsibilities included:

• Legacy Systems Expertise: Interpreting PHP code and handling some of the most complex aspects of the legacy application
• UI/UX Innovation: Created UI components, including complex ones like drag-and-drop interfaces, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise in user interface design.
• Modernization and Refactoring: Converted old JavaScript and jQuery logic into new functional JavaScript in Next.js, modernizing the codebase and enhancing application scalability and maintainability.
• Backend Integration Specialist: Working closely with the backend team to debug and successfully integrate new endpoints, ensuring seamless data interaction.
• GraphQL Development Proficiency: Developing and maintaining robust GraphQL schemas, queries, and mutations to optimize system performance and data management.
• Quality Assurance and Feature Development: Addressing bug fixes, performing code reviews, and developing new features to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Agile Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively within an agile framework, aligning closely with team goals and adhering to project timelines.

In my role as a front-end specialist, I've driven several key projects and collaborated closely with design and management teams. My contributions include:

• Pivotal Contributor: Spearheaded the implementation and delivery of the majority of our frontend projects.
• Web Development Expertise: Consistently led the creation of web applications, ensuring a seamless UX/UI experience.
• Figma Mastery: Leveraged Figma to design and visualize responsive layouts, underscoring my adeptness at both design and development.
• Team Collaboration: Fostered effective communication and alignment with designers and project managers, optimizing our frontend development process.
• Adaptive Approach: While primarily focused on the frontend, I've demonstrated versatility by stepping in to handle backend features when needed.

As a key member of the iMED Team, a forerunner in Portugal's Clinical Management Software solutions, I embraced several pivotal roles:

• Customer Support & Deployment: Managed customer support and oversaw production deployments, ensuring streamlined operations.
• Legacy Code Migration: Took the lead in transitioning legacy code to React, which involved code restructuring, styling, and meticulous testing using Jest.
• Team Leadership: Directed a team of 2 junior frontend developers, ensuring the successful and timely launch of key projects.
• Code Transition & Optimization: Solo-handled the shift of legacy code to a new development environment, refining its readability and bolstering team efficiency.
• Mobile Application Development: Pioneered the development and launch of a React Native application, now accessible on both Google Play and the App Store.